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KV04 MCK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 MCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,533 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,054 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2021 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,108 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,301 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 15,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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KV04 MCK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV04 MCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV04 MCK registered?

KV04 MCK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KV04 MCK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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